Lessons Learned 3

Anne Frank--An audience doesn't need a character to be what they expect. If the character is played with truth and actions are supported by the script, there's no reason not to challenge their expectations.

Equus--Sometimes naked just makes more sense. It just does.

Borderlands--It is strange to watch someone play a role you've played. It's different if it's a role hundreds of actors have played. When it's one only the two of you have played, it's just odd. Not good or bad, but odd. And there's more to be learned by that process than I can say in just a couple of sentences.

Hairspray--Just keep going. Mic problem, sound issue, whatever. Enthusiasm and energy will keep the audience with you no matter what.

Circle Mirror Transformation--Watching actors perform theatre games is ALMOST as uncomfortable for me as doing them myself. Why? Why do I despise theatre games so much? It's what made me realize I could never be an acting teacher. But I don't think that's why I hate them.